Physician Office, Medical Assistant

Company: ECHN
Location: Hartford
Posted on: September 29, 2024

Job Description:

Medical Assistant Job Description
We are seeking a Medical Assistant to support our healthcare team in a fast-paced medical office setting, providing quality patient care and increasing productivity.



Medical Assistants are multi-skilled professionals who handle both administrative and clinical duties. They must demonstrate acute attention to detail, accuracy, professional etiquette, and superior customer service and clinical skills at all times.

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  Education/Certification:
  
  
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  High school diploma or equivalent
  
  
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  Completed a Medical Assistant Program
  
  
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  Certification/Registration as an MA
  
  
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  5+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant
  
  
  
  
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  Experience:
  Previous experience working in a medical facility is preferred
  
  
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  Competencies:
  
  
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  Comfortable working in a fast-paced confidential medical environment
  
  
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  Team oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills
  
  
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  Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish and maintain a safe work environment
  
  
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  Ability to maintain working relationships and interact with patients and employees on a daily basis
  
  
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  Reliable transportation and the ability to float to other offices when needed
  
  
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  Strong computer and keyboarding skills
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  
  
  
  
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  Greet patients and prepare them for physician examination per established office protocol
  
  
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  Keep information in the patient's chart current per established requirements
  
  
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  Documents all sample medication dispensed in the medical record
  
  
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  Provide oversight to vaccine program following State guidelines
  
  
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  Checks and restocks rooms with necessary supplies and ensures exam rooms are prepared for the day
  
  
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  Keep inventory of medical supplies and report them to Office Coordinator/Practice Manager for reorder
  
  
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  Report malfunction of medical equipment to Office Coordinator/Practice Manager
  
  
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  Properly cleans and sterilizes equipment and prepares surgical trays as indicated by the physician
  
  
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  Assist physician/practitioner with office surgical procedures
  
  
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  Perform EKG and Spirometry as ordered
  
  
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  Report lab results to patients and follow through with any physician instructions to patients for follow up or change in medication, including scheduling appointment when necessary
  
  
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  Answer requests from pharmacies for prescription refills per office protocol
  
  
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  Prepare specimens and paperwork to submit to reference lab for testing as directed by physician or midlevel
  
  
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  Instruct patients on how to properly collect sterile urine specimens
  
  
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  On a monthly basis check all medications (including samples) and appropriately dispose of expired medications
  
  
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  Obtain precertifications for tests, procedures, treatments, medications, and hospitalizations as needed
  
  
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  Schedule and arrange referrals and outside testing for patients as directed by physician
  
  
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  Maintain work area in a neat and organized manner
  
  
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  Maintain appropriate documentation of compliance with CLIA regulations
  
  
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  Primary Care staff participates in Patient Centered Medical Home Care Team collaborations
  
  
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  Maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPPA requirements
  
  

Keywords: ECHN, Hartford , Physician Office, Medical Assistant, Administration, Clerical , Hartford, Connecticut